How To Install Picture Frame Trex Composite Decking on Concrete Slab / Backyard Makeover / DIY

[@DanielDemir]

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[@cindymack8670]

Being an old gal who has more time than money, I’ve become dependent on these videos. I’ve replaced my garbage disposal, tiled kitchen backsplash, tiled shower, installed crown molding throughout my house and repaired my lawnmower, just to name a few. Decking over my old concretely back porch is next, and this is how I intend to do it.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Since my door threshold was about 6” I couldn’t add stepping stones under each joists to protect the bottom frame. Please ensure enough spacing for drainage and air circulation. Thank you again

[@thebulegila]

If anyone is planning to build a deck like this using Trex, please make sure to place your floor joists closer together, say 12 inches, instead of 16 inches as these boards have lots of give to them and you'll soon see a sag forming between the joists. I learned the hard way.

[@DanielDemir]

I wish I knew it before I built mine. Thank you though.

[@thebulegila]

@@DanielDemir Good thing is you can always add more support below

[@marktate6844]

I built a big deck on 16 inch centers with trex......definitely needs to be 12 inch centers. The sagging started immediately

[@chosenwon5618]

Nice job sir, especially for your first deck. Repetition is the mother and father of all learning! I see some harsh comments but I don’t see them doing projects on KZbin! Keep doing what your doing!

[@DanielDemir]

Wow, it is such a great comment and it is very encouraging:) Thank you so much

[@chosenwon5618]

@@DanielDemir your very welcome, there’s a lot of arm chair quarterbacks out there! You are doing the work, pay no mind to the haters!!

[@ponyrang]

Wow... My best friend, Nice video... Beautiful place Enjoy watching this video... Have a nice day.

[@m402363]

my advice to anyone thinking of doing similar, make sure to raise it of the ground a bit, for water drainage.

[@purevibemedia]

I love watching people build things wrong, because that’s exactly how I plan to build. If it can be done that’s all I need to know!

[@DanielDemir]

This is the best review ever :) There have been a lot of critics but I am still very happy with the result considering building my first deck. Thank you again

[@pashmina858]

Nice deck but it appears that drainage may be a problem. Treated lumber rots too especially if subject to water immersion. Actually the treatment does not penetrate the wood completely so ripping the boards would expose untreated wood too. Preserative should be applied to the ripped edges.

[@anast4andre]

Μπράβο ρε παίχτη ! Very beautiful video ! Congartulations !

[@bman6502]

Sitting the full length of the board in the ground is not good. Even if it’s sitting on concrete.. water can pool and rot the wood, even if it’s pressure treated..

[@perjalananwaktu72]

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[@СергейЕгорычев-ъ2й]

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[@billwong7420]

You have done a very good job overall, As a carpenter myself, if you don’t mind mind, I suggest you to use exterior pressure treated lumber as base lumber and cut holes in edge frame to allow water to be drained out. Good luck on this job, and hope you don’t get a called back after 5 years.

[@DanielDemir]

I actually was thinking it. Thank you for your comment.

[@billmadle1235]

I am a carpenter n finish carpenter,he did a very good job.Ive worked with that decking several times n I would have to say he did a perfect job.they sell little matching plugs for the screw holes.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank, finally someone appreciate the job I made

[@salvatoresalvio204]

BELLO E INTERESSANTE VIDEO . BUONA LA REALIZZAZIONE. COMPLIMENTI. SALUTI SALVIO

[@ManuelRodriguez-tv4li]

You have a big deck!!

[@alpcan9665]

Sehr gut, Sie haben besser gemacht. Wenn ich Zeit habe, dann möchte ich das machen. Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Mühe.

[@eolden7749]

Excellent craftsmanship. My knees hurt just watching.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaelmika2995]

This looks great. I wish I was 20 again... Thank you for a great video.

[@martinbardiovsky7698]

Well done it was pure joy watching your video

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you very much for your nice words.

[@danipalbetyordekom277]

For the first-timer, God bless, excellent job.

[@LivelyFL]

I have this same composite boards for my deck and we put it together using those clips. For us, it was a big mistake because we have small oak leaves that get caught in the clips. I bought a special tool to clean the leaves between the boards but every tool I have tried does not clean the small leaves from each clip (and we have a lot of them). If I had to do it over again, I would screw in each board side by side instead of the clips (like we did on our front deck). But you made an excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@DanielDemir]

Yes you are right, it is difficult to deal with the leaves, getting into the deck.

[@sarkistakessian1066]

professionell work .good Job

[@mitchkman]

Very nice, I am about to do the same project. One thing I’d do different is to shim the framing, so it is not sitting on the moist concrete and trapping water.

[@ruelkariuki2033]

Great i leaned alots from your video iam working in same project next month thank

[@pinoybricks1275]

I don’t know if it’s only me but it’s very relaxing watching these kinds of contents.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@impactstudio340]

thanks for the good explanation and pint pointed all importance notes, learn a lot, appreciate it

[@tolgatolga5559]

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[@e.single9080]

Just read some of the comments & The amount of unsolicited advice & criticism is amazing, especially coming from non-professionals. Anyway, it looks great & for the amount you spent, it can be done over if needed. I was just quoted $22,500 for a 20x15 ground deck & 5 stairs, so keep up the good work. 🤗

[@DanielDemir]

It costed me around $1500 and I learned a lot from it. Again it was my first decking experience and I am very happy with it so far. I understand and respect most of the comments and I will use them as moment of learning. Thank you

[@soniatrinkstrinks997]

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[@jsalavar]

I recommend placing 1" galvanized lag screws all along the bottom of the floor joists. Yes, it a lot but that 1/8" spacing the head of the lag screw provides will keep the wood off the concrete and extend the life of the deck.

[@chris2884]

Interesting solution. 👍🏼

[@alionar9482]

We want to build your deck's same in my neighbor's backyard. I checked your descriptions. Those are perfect. You explained every tool and you shared their link. Thanks again.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you:) please let me know if you need anything else.

[@rudra7615]

Clean work

[@kvsconstructionwork]

Wow it is very professional work man

[@phuongserenity4506]

Good job mate!

[@balamadras]

AMazing Job. After watching your video I am planning to install by myself.

[@DanielDemir]

I am glad to help

[@andrewtemple3738]

Make sure to leave the recommended spacing or you will be installing it twice all by yourself

[@happyhero1093]

@@andrewtemple3738 What is the recommended spacing please?

[@yourlongtimefan]

Nice job building that deck....they do make the same screws with a special driver bit that countersinks and bores a hole that you hammer in a plug to finish and the screws can't be seen.

[@DanielDemir]

I didn’t know that until I finish mine. Thank you for the feedback.

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome video brother

[@jimserhant7741]

The deck came out absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the process with us. The ONLY thing I would’ve done different was used cortex screws for the edge boards. It would’ve saved you time in pre drilling and it has plugs that match the saddle decking to cover the holes.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:) I learned a lot throughout the entire process. We can’t learn without trying. Thank you again

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[@kvsconstructionwork]

Yes sure

[@georgerydberg4393]

Nice deck!

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you

[@Jet2023]

Awesome… appreciated your sharing

[@brotoubrotou3164]

One of the other fix it guys suggested securing each end of the boards first then pushing the centers of the boards and clipping. Seemed easier. Nice result

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:)

[@Sophie11121]

I'm surprised that Mr. Dernir would place his framing directly on the concrete surface -- a sure-fire way to accelerate rot. The Trex looks nice for now, but this isn't likely to be a long-lived deck.

[@chosenwon5618]

Let’s see your video of doing a deck, oh yeah you don’t have one!

[@juanloza3451]

He used pressure treated wood what’s the problem?

[@Golfdad8356]

It’s pressure treated lumber…it’ll be fine

[@Prosinecki88]

exactly, unfortunately 3 idiots that commented would have preferred their joists directly on a wet surface.

[@marcconner8382]

My thoughts exactly. Pressure treated lumber is not protection aganist moisture, rather insects. When buying pt lumber there are different amounts of chemicals available such as ground contact rates...unfortunately most lumber co.'s carry the material with the least amount of chemicals. Have no doubt this pt frameing will rot.

[@thangtran2678]

Thanks for all your help

[@patmadden3768]

Great work better than most of us could do..

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you:)

[@WindoWarrior]

I've been trying to figure out things myself KZbin is absolutely invaluable. I imagine going all out for this 30ft,er RV or something simple enclosed on the side. I would like to use as much recycled materials as I can. From large metal can concrete peirs too plastic bottle trash bricks pinned in with chicken wire finished with recycled foam and concrete mix. Probably just a tin roof or just a plastic tar tile floor instead of wood framed floor or trex then yeah.

[@stephenchen99]

Very very nice 👍 cool good job 👍👍

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@ibrhemahmed170]

Good frame

[@jasonmccombs8123]

I don't recommend putting wood directly on concrete were water will be trapped. Even treated will deteriorate without any air flow around it in high moisture environments.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment. I added some spacers under each joist to increase the air flow and water drainage.

[@Royaliamandasher]

@@DanielDemir May I ask what kind of spacers

[@WindoWarrior]

By then most of us will be long gone.

[@WesAshworth]

Nice video. Welcome to Collierville, TN!

[@sandraeggleston9269]

Awesome job

[@bekindalwaysx1g]

Niiiice job mate

[@jacksprat9972]

Nice job!

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@van6278]

Very nice job. I'll be following your plan when i get ready to do mine.

[@DrCmoments]

I think this is certianly one of the better videos about how to diy the deck. Can someone with more expeirence tell me why only 6.2k like over 1.5m views?

[@DanielDemir]

You are right, thank you for your support.

[@alisharif6396]

Great job boys📗📗📗📗📗

[@jermanhernandez3050]

Id coat the 2x4 in some used oil. Will help with delaying the bottom framing from rotting sooner

[@kimgaxha814]

Good jobs 👍 💯 levels floor and deck very good job s , big men 💪, thanks for your 👍

[@DanielDemir]

Thanks for your beautiful words, please don’t forget to subscribe:)

[@josetorresrosario8912]

Hermoso trabajo muy profesional Gracias por compartir Saludos Dios los bendiga

[@mostafasaberian3851]

Exelent job

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@parvizakhavan845]

Very good job 👍

[@marccourt8264]

The finished deck looks awesome. Thanks for the video.

[@nonniesview]

This is a beautiful deck, love the way it came out.

[@SK-kf2sp]

Hard work, Thanks 🙏🏻

[@mdhafiz152]

Nice video

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@LarryOohLaLa]

Great Job Brother

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you

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[@DanielDemir]

Eyvallah. Turk birinin aksani hemen belli oluyor :) Yakalanmisiz

[@MegaProtoPlasma]

Good work! Nice!

[@jonpg28]

I'm confident I can do this now

[@DanielDemir]

Good luck Nd let me know if you need any feedback.

[@jonpg28]

@@DanielDemir question did u sit the frame on top of concrete

[@DanielDemir]

@@jonpg28 yes but you can use some stepping stones as spacers.

[@freedommaximalist6274]

I give it 1 winter lifetime tops before starts squaking and sagging.. but looks good tho!!

[@minlunhk7365]

Nice work

[@DanielDemir]

Thanks

[@Kirkee7]

You have some metal (look like cleats ) on the bottom of the joists, what are they for ? Composite decking , is that a fibre board (MDF) ?

[@DanielDemir]

I tried to use them as spacers to increase the water drainage.

[@sinord5288]

What a fantastic vid - I'll be tackling this now in a few weeks.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:)

[@corrazin]

It looks good but personally I would never lay a wooden frame straight onto an old concrete base that could collect water. If you can’t be bothered to break out the concrete to allow for airflow underneath than it has to be a composite frame. Mitred corners need a small expansion joint with composite too

[@DanielDemir]

Dear all, after making frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Thank you

[@andybrace4983]

@@DanielDemir Shirley that wood will suck up any water and rot like hell

[@theflyingdutchman787]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@michaelhermann9990]

Half a million screws and clips later - it looks great 👍

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:)

[@elifdemir554]

Good job👍🏻

[@a2011q]

MashaAllah, kardeshim cok iyi olmish

[@savantwise9470]

Das ist sehr schön. Ausgezeichnet 👍👍

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[@neilthorpe7650]

Great job. I’m going to be doing something similar soon, so your video will be a great help. Thanks.

[@DanielDemir]

Glad to help :)

Thanks

[@ricktweden2276]

I used the exact same decking from Lowes. Since you opted not to use the expensive screw and plug system for face-nailing, you may be able to try the colored wax crayons that are available for covering nail holes and scratches on stained wood. You can find them in the wood filler section in the paint dept. They also make color putty in small jars that works well. You can blend the various colors together to get the exact shade desired. Not sure if it will hold up to the heat outside, but you have nothing to lose by trying it.

[@DanielDemir]

The holes doesn’t bother me, also since it’s composite material I am also not worried about being rotted. Thank you though 👍👍👍

[@jackoneil4164]

It looks like a great job. But i fear for the longevity of the project. I have made a similar deck. Over time moisture warped the wood. It cracked the decking. It lasted abt 4 years. Eventually we ripped it all out. Dug up all the concrete, 30 cm deep. Filled it with stabilization and tiled it.

[@jesseparker198]

Not bad for a home handyman. Even treated timber doesn't like living in puddles which it will in the wet season. How does the water get out? And the lack of airflow underneath won't help?? Being composite you'll get away with decking hard to the cladding normally best to have a small gap. Looks nice though

[@rdprdputube]

My thoughts early on when I saw him framing it in. 5 years down the road things are going to start getting squishy. Should have treated it as well.

[@angelisone]

If my surface is not concrete but ground (dirt), can I place/use this wood for the foundation without worrying about rotting?

[@DanielDemir]

You can use it as soon soon use posts to leave some space under the deck for ventilation and water drainage

[@harunkeles55]

I like it 👍👍👍

[@Kiminsong193]

good wood foothold

[@JOEBASS100]

Due to 'Trex' decking's lack of rigidity, you should have spaced your floor joist 'sleepers' on 12" centers, otherwise you did a nice job.

[@ozgurruh1820]

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[@jtmonsman]

Sure, it won’t last particularly long due to the contact with concrete etc, and I would never do it this way…. HOWEVER, it’s nice for now, AND you could always disassemble, reframe and reassemble the decking if you need to. I feel like this is a great project for a renter with a 3-5 year lease, since it’s not permanently atttched.

[@ciceroalbertoklaesius6496]

Very good, thank you

[@1980Elplacerdeviajar]

Good homeowners work … 👍

[@DanielDemir]

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[@Justice2023]

Sicht toll aus, aber das Holzgestell wird schnell unter Feuchtigkeit leiden. Der direkte Kontakt zum Boden hätte vermieden werden müssen. Ich hoffe hält trotzdem ganz lange. Viel Spaß 😉

[@WindoWarrior]

Nice.

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[@DanielDemir]

Eyvallah , Tesekkurler

[@qbuilders9271]

Only 1 error to me i will use plastic spacers under treated timber to separate better timber frome concrete accept that great job nice quality

[@DanielDemir]

This is the only mistake I made:) I wasn’t aware of the plastic spacers until I saw it on another youtube video the other day. But I the concrete surface is not even so it lets the water to drain

[@Herman6507]

I see that the composite deck being fitted to a conventional wooden frame resting on the concrete slab. The deck won't rot indeed. What about the frame? Even more since there is no dewatering between the frame...

[@alionar9482]

Thanks for your understanding explanations.

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[@ravinderbraich7628]

Nice video, Good job

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

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👏👏👏🥂👍 🇮🇹 Bravoooo! 👋👋